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Bushcraft Revisited: Eight Elite Options for 2018

posted by gumptiongear September 13, 2018 0 comments

Mother Nature is a beautiful – if not severe teacher. Her lessons can be harsh and unforgiving, but also rewarding for those willing to learn. Through the years, our own outdoor experiences have molded and shaped expectations of the gear that we rely upon, and that includes the type of blade that rides on our hip each backcountry adventure.

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Backcountry Innovation: The Sierra Designs Studio 2 Tent

posted by gumptiongear September 1, 2018 0 comments

The cornerstone of any worthy backpacking experience is a dependable and trustworthy backcountry shelter. Lightweight and weather worthy, the 2-person 3-season Studio tent from Sierra Designs  not only features an innovative design, but stands ready to lighten the load for your back country getaways.

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Gear Guide: 2018 Summer Backpacking Essentials

posted by gumptiongear July 9, 2018 0 comments

Your comfort zone is bigger than your cubicle. You were born to get out and explore. But accessing remote and rugged landscapes this summer will require dependable equipment with the grit and gumption necessary to keep you pushing forward and onward.

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2018 Father’s Day Gift Guide

posted by gumptiongear June 6, 2018 0 comments

Picking the right gift for Father’s Day can be a daunting task, and while taking the easy road with a tie or coffee mug is tempting, can we come together and agree to avoid the cliché purchases this year?

For all those games of catch in the backyard and his encouraging (and okay, maybe a little embarrassing) chants from the sidelines, this is your chance to show how much you truly appreciate him. Act quickly and everything on this list can arrive at his door ahead of Father’s Day. Here’s hoping you can be there to watch him unwrap it in person. Continue Reading

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Memorial Day 2018: Adventure Gear Guide

posted by gumptiongear May 17, 2018 0 comments

With apologies to the Summer Solstice, Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of Summer. Whether you’re busting out the camping gear, dipping a paddle into swelling snowmelt, or just lounging around the backyard grill, we want to help you make the most of this holiday weekend.  Whatever your fancy, we’ve assembled an assortment of some of our  favorite gear that will serve you well when your exploring, soaking up some Vitamin D — and maybe even a cocktail or two.

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Gear Guide: Spring 2018 Trail Running

posted by gumptiongear May 15, 2018 0 comments

The snow has vanished and your go-to ski-touring terrain has officially yielded back your beloved running paradise. Daylight is extending its reach and wildflowers are lighting up the meadows. Spring in full bloom, and that means it’s time to unchain yourself from the dreadmill and take the road less traveled. To ensure you’ve got a pair of trail kicks that are ready and willing to keep you scrambling with confidence and sticking those muddy landings, we list our favorite trail runners for spring/summer 2018.

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The Smith & Sons Pioneer: A Modern Take on an American Legend

posted by gumptiongear March 15, 2018 0 comments

Of all the classic knife patterns to have originated in the Americas, the “Nessmuk” is one of the legends. A century after it first appeared, the Nessmuk style blade remains unique in the knife world. The tale of the Nessmuk begins with George Washington Sears, and avid outdoorsman who wrote of camping and paddling in the Adirondacks in the 1880s. Both his words and his suggestions on outdoors life have created a legacy that live on to this day. Continue Reading

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Excellence in Execution: The Hilleberg Nallo 2

posted by gumptiongear January 23, 2018 0 comments

An adventurous life in the elements isn’t luxurious by any stretch of the imagination. The air is thin, the weather is frequently foul, and your tent will be put to the test with each passing storm. Designed for both high camp and base camp, the Hilleberg Nallo 2 Tent is designed to withstand whatever Mother Nature throws your way while still offering all-season, all weather functionality to keep you, and your gear, dry throughout the night.
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2017 Annual Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

posted by gumptiongear December 11, 2017 0 comments

It’s the eternal holiday dilemma: you want to get great gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life, but you can’t afford much beyond homemade cookies and a trail map. Fear not my friend, our annual Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide has got you covered with a list of prime last minute gear gifts. Each rings in at $60 or less, and is guaranteed to stoke some serious holiday spirit. Continue Reading

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Review: Danner Mountain 600

posted by gumptiongear October 13, 2017 0 comments

Danner is an American classic – perhaps best known for their iconic brown leather and often red-laced hiking boots. Inspired by the Grand Canyon’s South Rim trail, the South Rim 600 takes the brand’s proven comfort and performance and merges it with a design that offers their most breathable and lightest weight hikers to date.

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